The Astral Buoyancy Ronny Life Jacket life vest delivers the best answer to high seat back rec kayaks featuring their lightweight Thin-Vent high back design. It is constructed for maximum comfort and usability.

Fising/ Recreactional PFD with Thin-Vent back design adds mesh for ventilation while providing protection against straps and high seats

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Ronny life jacket is very light and easy to move in for both paddling and pedaling. Easy adjust straps are excellent for adjusting it high for pedaling and low for paddling if needed. I wanted a light weight kayaking vest because I can carry all my fishing gear in the kayak and I did not want to be encumbered while recreational kayaking. I only fish about 5% of the time from my kayak. This PFD fits my bill of needs perfectly.
I got the L/XL at 5'9" 180 pounds I may have to get a medium for kayaking in the summer. When the large is fully adjust in and I can still wear a light sweater and have full movement. With a dry suit I have to open it up a little to be comfortable. ACK gave me excellent service and it arrived in less then a week.

I recently decided to upgrade my pfd and purchased this vest. First, I did not appreciate how much more comfortable I would be. The design of the back makes sitting in my kayak against the seat very comfortable so you can tell the designers thought about that. Second, the pockets for gear are just enough for you to give careful thought about what you need at your fingertips. For me, line cutters, pliers, fishing license and maybe a spare lure or two for that day. Finally, the cost of this vest compared to competitors is very attractive. I highly recommend.

a simple, straight forward pfd. It fits well, is comfortable and is not
bulky. I am 5, 10 195 lbs and it fits perfect in the M/L size. I
would give it 5 starts if it had a few more pockets.. My wife also uses
this jacket and she is 5,3 with a larger chest and she likes how this
fits her.

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